Planning Editing Styles
Why is editing important within a thriller film?
Editing is very important within a thriller film as various techniques make an effective thriller film/opening. Various techniques create the element of suspense, tension and shock/surprise which are the main elements of the thriller genre.
What editing styles will you include within your sequence & why? What effect will this create?
Reaction Shot - We will include this editing technique in our sequence because in out opening sequence we have a part of the scene where the girl vanishes out of sight of the Teenage Male and he is shocked as a little girl who has suddenly disappears out of sight. We can use this editing technique to show the sudden reaction of the man. This will create a shocked effect on the audience as they suddenly experience the emotions and feeling of the man that is in the scene.
Straight Cut - We will include this editing style in our sequence because at the start of our scene we have a panning shot of the setting to clarify to the audience the location of the setting that we are using. In this panning shot we will see the girl very briefly so the audience has an idea of the character in the scene. By seeing the character at a distance the audience wants to know more about the character. We can give the audience this by using the straight cut to a Mid-Shot of the character that is seen in the previous shot.
Jump Cut - We will include this editing style when the scene focuses on the blonde female when she disappears and when she reappears this is because we want the scene to suddenly focus on the girl because it gives the audience a sense of shock that it is important we create because it is one of the key elements to a film in the thriller genre. In addition we can also use this editing technique to sudden focus on one element of the setting such as a light to give an emotion distant between the audience and the characters.
Timing of Shots - We will include this editing technique because we want to create the element of suspense and also surprise when we are creating our scene. We will use this technique through the whole of the scene as we want to create a atmosphere the audience will recognize from other thriller films. We will use this to show the vulnerability of the man and the girl and to show the change of the roles that the audience will see through this editing style and also the camera angles. As the scene draws to the end we can make the timing of shots longer to create the element of suspense for the audience to give them time to thing what is coming up in the next section of the sequence.
Reaction Shot - We will include this editing technique in our sequence because in out opening sequence we have a part of the scene where the girl vanishes out of sight of the Teenage Male and he is shocked as a little girl who has suddenly disappears out of sight. We can use this editing technique to show the sudden reaction of the man. This will create a shocked effect on the audience as they suddenly experience the emotions and feeling of the man that is in the scene.
Straight Cut - We will include this editing style in our sequence because at the start of our scene we have a panning shot of the setting to clarify to the audience the location of the setting that we are using. In this panning shot we will see the girl very briefly so the audience has an idea of the character in the scene. By seeing the character at a distance the audience wants to know more about the character. We can give the audience this by using the straight cut to a Mid-Shot of the character that is seen in the previous shot.
Jump Cut - We will include this editing style when the scene focuses on the blonde female when she disappears and when she reappears this is because we want the scene to suddenly focus on the girl because it gives the audience a sense of shock that it is important we create because it is one of the key elements to a film in the thriller genre. In addition we can also use this editing technique to sudden focus on one element of the setting such as a light to give an emotion distant between the audience and the characters.
Timing of Shots - We will include this editing technique because we want to create the element of suspense and also surprise when we are creating our scene. We will use this technique through the whole of the scene as we want to create a atmosphere the audience will recognize from other thriller films. We will use this to show the vulnerability of the man and the girl and to show the change of the roles that the audience will see through this editing style and also the camera angles. As the scene draws to the end we can make the timing of shots longer to create the element of suspense for the audience to give them time to thing what is coming up in the next section of the sequence.
How are your editing styles conventional to a thriller film?
All of my editing styles are conventional to the thriller genre as they are widely used across it. All of these editing styles can be seen in my research for editing styles on the thriller film The Uninvited.
Reaction Shot- This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is used to show the audience the characters reaction due to there facial expressions after something that has taken place during
the film. It is used multiple times across each film as the character is put into a death like situation and it is key for the emotions of the characters to get related back to the audience. This creates an quick emotional burst on the audience as they quick see the characters reactions, as if it was a long time period they would be able to make sense of the situation and feel less disturbed.
Jump Cut- This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is used to suddenly focus on something. This editing styles show the audience what the character may/may not see and shows in detail something that it important to the scene that the audience needs to focus on. This editing style is used widely across the thriller genre as it is used to create the element of suspense, or shock which are two of the main elements of the thriller genre. This editing style can create suspense by suddenly focusing on a section of the setting after an event has occurred or it can be used to send the audience into a sudden state of shot so that feel a sense of uneasiness this can be by suddenly focusing on something such as a the killer after a calm part of the scene has just occurred etc. This editing style can be more effective with the use of sound at the transition between camera angles.
Timing of shots- This is conventional to the thriller genre because the timing of shots shows the audience the pace of which the film has been set. It is widely used to create tension or shock throughout the whole of the film. A slow use of timing of shots gives a slow pace to the film which then the audience begin to take in more information from the shots so they are on edge because they do not know what is going to happen next. Whereas fast pace creates a sense of shock/surprise for the audience as they are suddenly seeing quick images that they can not get a great deal of information from that is fast paced.
All of my editing styles are conventional to the thriller genre as they are widely used across it. All of these editing styles can be seen in my research for editing styles on the thriller film The Uninvited.
Reaction Shot- This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is used to show the audience the characters reaction due to there facial expressions after something that has taken place during
the film. It is used multiple times across each film as the character is put into a death like situation and it is key for the emotions of the characters to get related back to the audience. This creates an quick emotional burst on the audience as they quick see the characters reactions, as if it was a long time period they would be able to make sense of the situation and feel less disturbed. 
Jump Cut- This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is used to suddenly focus on something. This editing styles show the audience what the character may/may not see and shows in detail something that it important to the scene that the audience needs to focus on. This editing style is used widely across the thriller genre as it is used to create the element of suspense, or shock which are two of the main elements of the thriller genre. This editing style can create suspense by suddenly focusing on a section of the setting after an event has occurred or it can be used to send the audience into a sudden state of shot so that feel a sense of uneasiness this can be by suddenly focusing on something such as a the killer after a calm part of the scene has just occurred etc. This editing style can be more effective with the use of sound at the transition between camera angles.
Timing of shots- This is conventional to the thriller genre because the timing of shots shows the audience the pace of which the film has been set. It is widely used to create tension or shock throughout the whole of the film. A slow use of timing of shots gives a slow pace to the film which then the audience begin to take in more information from the shots so they are on edge because they do not know what is going to happen next. Whereas fast pace creates a sense of shock/surprise for the audience as they are suddenly seeing quick images that they can not get a great deal of information from that is fast paced.
How will you editing appeal to your audience?
Reaction Shot- This editing style will appeal to the audience because the audience want to be able to see the characters feelings so they can relate because they can see if the reaction that they have to the situation matches the one of the characters.
Jump Cut- This editing style will appeal to the audience as they will suddenly see a change of setting or character. It will suddenly focus on a particular item sending the audience into a sudden state of shock. This will appeal to the audience because shock is one of the main elements of a thriller film and is one they expect to feel.
Timing of Shots- This editing style will to audience because slow timing of shots will engage the audience and build up tension getting the audience prepared for a moment of shock. Whereas if there is fast timing of shots the audience will be engage but will they will feel the element of surprise rather than shock this is why this editing style will appeal to the audience.
Reaction Shot- This editing style will appeal to the audience because the audience want to be able to see the characters feelings so they can relate because they can see if the reaction that they have to the situation matches the one of the characters.
Jump Cut- This editing style will appeal to the audience as they will suddenly see a change of setting or character. It will suddenly focus on a particular item sending the audience into a sudden state of shock. This will appeal to the audience because shock is one of the main elements of a thriller film and is one they expect to feel.
Timing of Shots- This editing style will to audience because slow timing of shots will engage the audience and build up tension getting the audience prepared for a moment of shock. Whereas if there is fast timing of shots the audience will be engage but will they will feel the element of surprise rather than shock this is why this editing style will appeal to the audience.
This post demonstrates some planning techniques. You have started to consider a variety of editing styles that you would like to include within your opening sequence. But further explanation of where it is evident and how the styles are conventions, are needed to demonstrate further planning techniques.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a start in explaining the purpose of your editing styles in further detail and have also included still images. But a discussion of the images is needed, to demonstrate how it follows your planning.
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